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Important Dates
November 10- Veteran Day Celebration (more details below)
November 11- Veteran’s Day, no school
November 19- 3-Hour Early Release, 12:25 pm dismissal
November 19- Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00-8:00 pm
November 20- Thanksgiving Luncheon (more details below)
November 25- Thanksgiving Trot (during school day, more details to come)
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break, no school
A Message from our Principal
It was a great week and start to the second quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Last week our Grades 5 & 6 Chorus performed as part of the Centreville High School Pyramid Concert. Our Rams did an amazing job. We also celebrated National School Psychologist Week by recognizing Camille Baguley, our school psychologist. We are so fortunate to have her as a member of our Care Team.
As we head into next week, we have a few important scheduling notes and calendar reminders. This coming Monday, November 10th, at 8:00 am, in the cafeteria, we will have our Veterans Day program. This event is to honor the brave veterans in our community and military-connected families. Tuesday, November 11th, is a student holiday as we observe Veterans Day.
We look forward to seeing our Rams on Monday!
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Veterans Day Breakfast
Centre Ridge Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Breakfast on November 10th, from 8:15 to 9 am, in the cafeteria. Any relatives of CRES students and staff who are veterans or are currently in the military are invited. We would also like to invite our special guests to stay and be a guest reader in your child's classroom! If you would like to do both, please make sure you sign up for both slots. RSVPs are due by 11/8. Thank you for your service and we look forward to seeing you at breakfast. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EA4A92AAAF58-59412201-centre
Welcome Tara De Mello
We are excited to announce that Tara De Mello has joined the Centre Ridge staff as our administrative assistant/finance technician. We are so happy to have her join the CRES Family.
November 18 - PTSA Meeting with Dr. Reid CVHS Renovation Update, 7:00PM
The Centreville High School (CVHS) PTSA is hosting Superintendent Dr. Reid at their November 18th meeting. We invite all families in the Centreville Pyramid to attend. Dr. Reid will provide updates to our community regarding the CVHS renovation. Since the renovation timeline affects both current and future Wildcats, this is a critical opportunity to learn more about the plans. We hope to see you there!
Thanksgiving Luncheon
You are invited to attend Centre Ridge’s Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 20th. Family members are welcome to come eat lunch with their child. Lunch will be $5.00 for adults who eat lunch. A flier with your child’s lunch time will be sent home in your child’s weekly folder on Wednesday, November 12th.
Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now that will help them graduate on time and help them with time management. Parents and families can play a big role in helping kick-start good attendance habits.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school. Visit our Attendance webpage for more information https://centreridgees.fcps.edu/attendance-reporting
FCPS News
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from Centre Ridge and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
November is National Family Engagement Month
Every November, we celebrate our families and all the ways you support your children every day. We are so grateful for our FCPS families! Families are children’s first and most important teachers, helpers, and supporters. Research shows that students do their best when families and schools work together as a team.
This month, we shine a spotlight on the power of family engagement. When families and schools partner together, students grow, learn, and succeed—and every bit of your support makes a difference!
In honor of Family Engagement Month, FCPS is excited to launch the new Family Café series! These sessions give families a chance to come together, learn, and connect. More Family Café sessions will be offered in other locations across the division later this school year—stay tuned for more!
Check out the Family Engagement Month webpage to learn more ways to celebrate and partner with CRES!
Sign Up to Volunteer! Make a difference in your community by tutoring, mentoring, or helping at school events. Every contribution matters!
Learn more about how to sign up for VolunteerFCPS here.
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